Data Analyst, Exploration

As a Data Analyst, Exploration at DRW, you play an integral role in onboarding, managing, and maintaining datasets used by traders and quantitative researchers. You work closely with data strategists, data engineers, and teams across technology, operations, research, and risk management, investigating complex data issues to ensure data quality and usability across the firm.

What you'll do

• Analyze new datasets to profile their content, identify collection and storage requirements for data engineering teams, and surface insights about the datasets for data strategists and front-office stakeholders
• Collect metrics and analyze datasets across different dimensions of data quality including completeness, validity, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Curate data catalog entries to ensure research data assets are accurately represented and easily discoverable
• Engage with global front-office research teams to support datasets throughout their lifecycle, addressing content inquiries and managing communications with external data vendors
• Monitor and resolve production data issues while engaging key stakeholders across multiple teams and facilitating global support
• Identify opportunities to improve existing datasets and data management processes

What you bring

• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Strong foundational knowledge of financial instruments and market data symbology, with an interest in developing further expertise
• Proficiency with SQL and Python for exploratory data analysis, including PySpark, pandas, numpy, and Jupyter Notebooks
• Ability to document and clearly explain complex data analysis findings
• Exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills
• Ability to think both independently and collaboratively

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud services such as AWS Athena and Amazon S3
• Familiarity with Linux and basic Bash scripting skills
• Experience with version control tools such as Git
• A good understanding of data management and data quality principles, with experience developing data quality checks or reports
• Prior experience using the Bloomberg Terminal
• Experience with Apache Airflow or similar tools

What we offer

• Annual base salary of $100,000 to $120,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k with discretionary employer match, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts

About DRW

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 30 years of experience, headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. The firm trades a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy across all major global markets, and has expanded into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets.